91830 - General and Social Pedagogy Workshop (G.A)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the laboratory the student: - is able to move autonomously in applying the specific techniques learned autonomously or within projects organized by the institutions; - knows how to compare with other subjects on how to use and document the techniques learned; - knows how to place the specific knowledge learned in different types of service; - knows how to evaluate the limits and merits of the technical instruments learned; - knows how to transfer the technologies learned in different contexts making personal modifications and integrations.

Course contents

INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION FOR ADOPTION (INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL)

The first part of the workshop aims to offer knowledge and insights on intercultural education

- in the family in adoption, particularly inter-ethnic and international adoption

- and in childhood education services. In particular with reference to the reception of adopted children of foreign origin and the relationships between (adoptive) parents and educators.

 

The second part of the workshop will involve students in different paths of study to be agreed upon together with the participants.

For example:

1)

-Analysis in subgroups of illustrated books (commercially available) to talk about different family types, including the family that is born with adoption. Particular attention will be paid to the possible presence of stereotypes and incorrect representations of adoption, somatic differences, gender peculiarities.

-Analysis into subgroups of illustrated books (commercially available) that specifically address adoption or that address important issues in the adoption experience, although not explicitly talking about adoption. Particular attention will be paid to the possible presence of stereotypes and incorrect representations of adoption, somatic differences, gender peculiarities.

- Processing in subgroups of illustrated books (content and pictures) to talk about adoption or to address important themes in the adoption experience, from a cross-cultural point of view with younger children. Particular attention will be paid to correctly expressing content (in words and pictures) related to adoption, somatic differences, gender peculiarities.

 

2)

-The experience of educators and teachers in welcoming adopted children in educational services for children (planning with children and relations with families).

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In both cases, during the workshop, the presence of guests is envisaged who will be able to talk about the adoption experience in the first person as children, parents, caregivers.

 

The final part of the workshop - also for evaluation purposes - envisages the presentation to all participants of the work carried out in the subgroup: materials produced; data collected; overall reflections; shared discussion.

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

 

Lorenzini S., Adozione e origine straniera. Problemi e punti di forza nelle riflessioni dei figli, Pisa, ETS, 2013.

Lorenzini S., Famiglie per adozione. Le voci dei figli, Pisa, ETS, 2012.

Additional bibliography will be indicated, constructed and agreed upon during the workshop itself.

Teaching methods

Frontal and interactive lessons

Guided Discussions

I listen to privileged witnesses

Teamwork

Research activities outside the classroom

Assessment methods

The work done during the workshop and the learning achieved (knowledge and skills) will be verified by presenting to all participants the work done in subgroup: materials produced; data collected; overall reflections; shared discussion.

Teaching tools

Power point

Video projection and shared commentary

Office hours

See the website of Stefania Lorenzini